Abstract: Certain drinking straw device embodiments comprise an inner tube having a hole along its length and an actuator for actively introducing a gas or fluid through the hole into a liquid flowing through the inner tube. In an embodiment, the actuator stores and releases a pressurized gas. In some embodiments, the actuator stores and releases a second liquid or gel. In some embodiments, a device comprises a non-pressurized gas or fluid substance introduction mechanism, which, when activated, allows the gas or fluid substance to enter and be mixed with a liquid flowing through the inner tube.

Abstract: A portable hand holdable electric cigarette lighter conveniently locatable on top of furniture or a shelf, plugged into an electrical outlet, stored and/or moved, ready for immediate and routine use. The lighter includes an electrical resistance heating element contactable by a cigarette and connected to an electromechanical circuit supplied electrical power from an externally located alternating current, or from a built-in internally located direct current, power supply, and includes a portable hand holdable housing. The electromechanical circuit is connected to the heating element and connectable to ac power of 110 or 220 volts, and includes a step-down voltage transformer for providing voltage of 0.5-25 volts to the heating element, or, the electromechanical circuit is connected to the heating element and to dc power being batteries or an electromagnetic generator.